Anyone who has lived away from home for even a short time knows that there is no substitute for a personal letter from home and loved ones. In the book of revelation there are several monsters or dragons described. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me, come, i will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits by many waters.
In the first verse of the book, the apostle john recorded christs words, the revelation of jesus christto show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is. Revelation is apocalyptic, a kind of writing that is highly symbolic. Interpreters of revelation normally fall into four groups. The holy bible book 66 revelation kjv dramatized audio. Esv and the niv favor the former, while the nasb favors the latter. Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the lambs book of life. The book of revelation can be intimidating to encounter and daunting to apply. Although its visions often seem bizarre to the western reader, fortunately the book provides a number of clues for its own interpretation e. Nov 19, 2012 this is the holy book of revelation, known as the revelation of st. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 14 niv bible then i looked, and there before. New international version below is a list of the books of the bible.
Now enjoy his personable, yet scholarly, style in this 60volume set of commentaries that takes you from genesis to revelation with new understanding and insight. Don cerowdecoding the book of revelation astrology explored. The book of daniel and the book of revelation are book ends, in that the book of daniel is a sealed book until the time of the end, with the book of revelation being the unsealing and the revealing of the complete general timeline of prophecy at the end. One of those is that god announces seven blessings in the book of revelation. Revelation study chart and notes graphic study by steve van nattan this chart is part of the strong delusion series.
The commentary, like others is divided by chapters of the book of revelation. Several times in their history, however, israel fell into that very sin 2 kings 17. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on. Niv as a reference to their small influence, evidently because of their small number.
A purview of modern commentaries on the book of revelation indicates that. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible society. Revelation study chart and notes massive graphic study by. Intro to revelation biblica the international bible. While scholars have noted the influence of ancient astromythology in revelation before, chevalier shows how johns heavenly imagery is the key to a polemical dialogue between modes of storytelling in western history. Outline for this study of the book of revelation pages 1, 2, and top of page 3. But god designed this book for a very different purpose. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. The niv and new international version are trademarks registered in the united states patent and trademark office by biblica, inc. These lessons, based on keeners revelation commentary in the niv application commentary series, help you grasp the message of revelation and the powerful impact it.
So, the divine author of revelation is jesus christ and the human author is the apostle john. The book ends with confirmations of authenticity by god, christ and john. This online course features new testament scholar craig keener teaching through the book of revelation. It is only through revelation of the father that we can begin to get an understand. God will bless those who read the book of revelation. He sent an angel to present this revelation to his servant john. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. The book of revelation is the only book in the bible, that i know of, that has a blessing associated with it for those who will read itnot once but twice. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus. Christians throughout history have given almost unanimous affirmation to the identity of the books author as john the apostle, who had been exiled to the island of patmos by the authorities for preaching the gospel in asia. Jesus christ received this revelation from his father and passed it on to the apostle john in a dramatic vision. The opening of the seals by the lamb and consequently the horses going in to the earth to create a catastrophic and cataclysmic situation in the earth rev 6. Outline for this study of the book of revelationpages 1, 2, and top of page 3.
The first book to link the influence of the planets to the growth of the soul, spiritual astrology is a simple yet complete astrological guide to understanding lifes higher purpose and finding the key to your personal selfexpression selfworth and emotional security public achievement independence and freedom of spirit emotional ecstasy selfmastery and personal power and much. They craved the power of money and the recognition and influence it drew, and took enormous pride in their military, political, and. Chevalier examines the relationship between astromythology and western interpretation. The concept of astrology and its relation to god is complicated. Prologue the revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. Before beginning to go through the content of revelation, we recommend that you read through the, and sections to familiarize yourself with the framework concerning this incredible book of god. If you wish to print the chart and notes, you will have to use the print screen command. This date coincided with the autumnal equinox and the end of the catholic september ember days. So this book is a revelation of jesus christ, not in the sense that matthew, mark, luke and john revealed him, but rather than the humiliated christ, we have. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the abyss. Greetings from john the writer, and from jesus christ in heaven, vv.
Each volume includes introductory sections, detailed outlines and a thorough, paragraphbyparagraph discussion of the text. The book of the revelation pastor david legge 4 reign of righteousness. We hope this commentary is a beneficial study tool in your devotion to the word of god. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. Introduction to revelation read the whole book of revelation at least once or more. Wisdom in the word bible studies a podcast on anchor. The postincarnate christ in a glorified body, judging his church the great high priest in the holy of holies, vv. He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. The book does far more than interpret the specific biblical text of johns revelation. Pdf download astrology for the soul free unquote books. Astrology as a form of divination is expressly forbidden in scripture deuteronomy 18.
It is from jesus christ but is also about jesus christ. I used this commentary while exploring the book of revelation with a womens bible study. Keener reveals the transitions, the structure, and the benefits of learning to read the bible in context. In the face of apparently insuperable evil, either from within or from without, all christians are called to trust in jesus promise, behold, i am with you always, until the end of the age mt 28. The purpose of revelation many people either fear the book of revelation or have an unhealthy interest in it. A workbook suitable for bible classes, family studies, or. Each of the four had the face of a man, and on the right side each had the face of a lion, and on the left the face of an ox. Revelation 21, new international version niv the bible app. The book of revelation starts with this is a revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants the events that must soon take place. Revelation s mark of the beast exposed 22 revelation s ancient discoveries duration. Preterists understand the book exclusively in terms of its firstcentury setting, claiming that most of its events have already taken place historicists take it as describing the long chain of events from patmos to the end of history futurists place the book primarily in the end times idealists view it as symbolic pictures of. Revelation 1, new international version niv the bible app.
Revelation 9, new international version niv the bible app. It sees the book as a representation of the ageold battle between good and evil and is unrelated to specific historical events. And i saw what looked like a sea of glass glowing with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had be. The discipleapostle john, who followed jesus christ and witnessed his crucifixion, authored it. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2who testifies to everything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Revelation 1 new international version niv prologue. Niv, listeners audio bible, book of revelation, audio download. When they came in and stood before the king, 3 he said to them, i have had a dream that troubles me and i want to know what. The star was given the key to the shaft of the abyss. Revelation chapter explained book of revelation each. Its purpose is to give encouragement and hope for all. Revelation 15 niv bible i saw in heaven another great. Life application study bible niv tyndale house publishers.
The cross references link words or phrases in the niv text with counterpart biblical references. For an adequate understanding of revelation, the reader must recognize that it is a distinct kind of literature. God forbade the children of israel to worship or serve the host of heaven deuteronomy 4. The revelation of john the divine the argument it is manifest, that the holy ghost would as it were gather into this most excellent book a sum of those prophecies, which were written before, but should be fulfilled after the coming of christ, adding also such things as should be expedient, as well to forewarn us of the dangers to come, as to. Dr kaisers share history of interpretation, possible interpretation, application and his own thoughts. The literary genres of the book of revelation are an apocalypse, a prophecy, and an epistle or letter. Mar 21, 2010 an academician by training, don takes a painstaking path laying out the astronomy and the astrology of his hypothesis. Enslaved by the superstition of astrology, they were more concerned about what the omens read than the judgment of god verse 6. The greek new testament uses drakon 12 times only in the book of revelation which the kjv translates as dragon rev. A study outline of revelation the church of christ in. Revelation 18 niv lament over fallen babylon after this bible.
The book of revelation, a prophecy of warning and hope. These are all of the chapters of the book of revelation. Revelation is meant to produce in you comfort, courage, hope, and praise. Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it. The primary purpose of revelation is to reveal christ and not to satisfy curiosities about the four horsemen, the antichrist, etc. For more on john the apostle, see the introduction in the life application bible commentary on the gospel of john. Thus the book of revelation is merely referring to the four seasons of the year and predicting that these four seasons will repeat themselves in the future. Before reading the book, look over the following questions and then answer the questions as you read. The book of revelation clearly builds on that foundation and expounds it. Sometimes god gave revelation that drew them out, as.
An academician by training, don takes a painstaking path laying out the astronomy and the astrology of his hypothesis. Three angels broadcasting network 3abn 3,515,822 views 58. The book of revelation and work bible commentary theology. The author of revelation mentioned his name, john, four times throughout the book revelation 1.
And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast. The book of revelation is the only book in the new testament that begins by specifically stating its source, the revelation of jesus christ, which god gave to himand signified it by his angel to his servant john rev. The book of revelation had its origin in a time of crisis, but it remains valid and meaningful for christians of all time. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near revelation 1. John the divine, although the godgiven title is at the very beginning of the text, the revelation of jesus christ, which god. It is most important to understand that the book of revelation does not list the scenes and events in the same order in which they will actually occur. The book of revelation confirms that part of satans plan is deception. Its not one of my favourite bible books, but its one of the more interesting and important parts of the new testament. The study of astrology is like trying to take a snapshot of something that is continually moving. The revelation from jesus christ, which god gave him to show his servants what must soon take place. It fittingly has the last place ending the scriptures and gods revelation to man. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of revelation in the bible new international version. The first blessing is in the first chapter of revelation in verse 3. What does the bible say about astrology and the zodiac.
The system used in this bible contains more than 23,500 references. Yet it is a tough nut to crack, not only because of its intrinsic difficulty but because of the myriad interpretations that have grown up around the book. The revelation 12 sign prophecy is an apocalyptic belief that an astronomical alignment on september 23, 2017 fulfilled the first two verses of revelation 12. Catholic commentary on sacred scripture includes bibliographical references and index. This is a sampling of texts from a broad spectrum of doctrines, concepts, and magnitude of importance, comparing the king james version with that of the new international version.
John finally eats the book, and then is told he will prophecy. Revelation 1718 niv babylon, the prostitute on the beast. Revelation study chart and notes massive graphic study. Written in a time before the schism of astronomy and astrology, the book of revelation is laden with astrological references that would make sense to a first century mediterranean world dominated by greek culture. By the time you look at the picture, it has already changed and moved on.
In this new interpretation of the book of revelation, jacques m. You may have to scurry about the page to use the chart if your resolution is low. John wrote revelation while a prisoner on the island of patmos, approximately 8595 a. The revelation to john new international version the prologue. Contextual the contextual view holds that revelation grew out of the context of its own time and circumstances.
New international version about the new international version the new international version was undertaken by an independent committee in after a general consensus that there was a need for a new, contemporary english translation of the bible. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant john, 2 who testifies to eve rything he sawthat is, the word of god and the testimony of jesus christ. Recipients of revelation revelation as literature interpretation revelation and systematic theology the interpretation of numbers and repetitions the book of revelation and the biblical canon key verse overview and structure outline purpose exposition of revelation i. Revelation 22 new international version niv biblica. This approach to the book does not find any specific application of the signs and symbols. The book of revelation provides some of the keenest insights in scripture concerning the big picture of work. Book of revelation overview insight for living ministries. The revelation to john new international version the prologue 1. A portion of the purchase price of your niv bible is provided to biblica so together we support the mission of transforming. Readers dont have to guess or research where revelation was written. Hundreds of texts showing the true quality of the niv translation. We all like to get letters, preferably letters addressed to us personally, not simply to occupant. The revelation of saint john the apostle geneva bible 1599. He helps readers understand apocalyptic literature not only for its own sake, but also for the benefit of the church and for practical application in the lives of.
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